Run time: 26 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £19.97
Review Sing Along Songs - Under The Sea (Disney) / Walt Disney Home Video:
Release date: 1991-03-11
Run time: 61 min.
Price: £9.99
Review Rosie And Jim - Vol. 2 / Cte Video:
Release date: 2003-06-16
RRP: £5.99
Price: £5.75
Review Roald Dahl - Revolting Rhymes / Roald Dahl:
Actors & Directors
- Christine Kolosov
- David L. Lander
- Fred Savage
- Crystal Scales
- Ken Kessel
- Debi Derryberry
- Laraine Newman
Run time: 56 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £2.90
Review Oswald - Hats Off To Oswald / Hit Entertainment:
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Actors & Directors
- Khleo Thomas
- Andrew Davis
- Jon Voight
- Sigourney Weaver
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Shia LaBeouf
Run time: 113 min.
RRP: £14.99
Price: £16.99
Review Holes [2003] / Walt Disney Home Video:Holes is a scrupulously faithful adaptation of Louis Sachar's book Holes and should delight the book's fans. After being wrongly found guilty of stealing a pair of sneakers, Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) gets sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile correctional facility in the bed of a long-gone dry Texas lake. There-under the watchful eye of overseer Mr Sir (a zesty Jon Voight), sneakily mean therapist Dr Pendanski (Tim Blake Nelson), and the cool and cruel Warden (Sigourney Weaver)-Stanley and dozens of other delinquents are forced to dig an endless series of holes that the warden hopes will lead her to a precious secret left behind by a long-dead female outlaw (Patricia Arquette). Sachar's book is beloved for its vivid characters and suspenseful plot; by sticking close to its source, Holes has become a dynamic, exciting and surprisingly touching movie. -Bret Fetzer.
Release date: 2001-10-08
Run time: 50 min.
Price: £9.99
Review Barney - Let's Play School / Hit Entertainment:Barney, the ubiquitous magical purple dinosaur, can elicit violent hatred and fierce loyalty in equal measure. You're likely to get the latter from the average toddler, weaned on the popular television series. Parents, however, may want to first teach their children the original classic songs before they're introduced to Barney and his lyric-altering renditions. (By now countless children think "This Old Man" is the "Barney I Love You" song. ) This 50-minute video focuses on Baby Bop (Barney's yellow baby dino friend), envious and curious about school. Barney and friends Ashley, Hannah, Robert, and Jeff offer to play school, with Baby Bop as teacher. Their songs include the Barney versions of "The Alphabet Song", "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe", "The Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Where Is Thumbkin?" and more. Let's Play School! offers a gentle introduction to toddlers curious about pre-school and may waylay any apprehensions. With its emphasis on how school is both fun and educational it also entices its youngest audience by showing that Ashley, Hannah, Robert, and Jeff (who are about 8 or 9) represent those awe-inspiring older kids. They like school; therefore, it can't be that bad. [+]And neither is this video's ultimate message. -NF Mendoza.
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Actors & Directors
- Sandra Dickinson
- Rudolph Walker
- Penelope Keith
- Alex Pascall
- Rolf Saxon
- David Hiller
RRP: £9.99
Price: £2.50
Review Teletubbies - OOOH! [1997] / 2 Entertain Video:
Release date: 1996-02-09
Run time: 37 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £9.49
Review Sing Along Songs - Let's Go To The Circus / Walt Disney Home Video:
Release date: 1995-11-13
Run time: 59 min.
Price: £4.99
Review Rupert And The Pepper Rose / Ntv Entertainment:
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Actors & Directors
- Justin Cooper
- Brian Doyle-Murray
- Don Rickles
- Charles T. Kanganis
- Betty White
- George Kennedy
Run time: 72 min.
RRP: £5.99
Price: £10.99
Review Dennis Strikes Again [1998] / Warner Home Video:
Release date: 1999-02-01
Run time: 61 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £11.79
Review Fireman Sam - Fireman Sam's Big Video / 2 Entertain Video:
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Actors & Directors
- Dustin Hoffman
- Maggie Smith
- Robin Williams
- Bob Hoskins
- Steven Spielberg
- Julia Roberts
Run time: 136 min.
RRP: £5.99
Price: £2.29
Review Hook [1992] / 4 Front Video:Hook is Steven Spielberg's most spectacular film of the 90s. It is also seriously underrated, arguably the equal of ET, (1982) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, (1977). An unofficial sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Hook adopts the startling premise of what happened after "the boy who never grew up", grew up. Robin Williams, in his career best performance, is the corporate suit forced to remember he once was "The Pan", returning to Neverland to battle nefarious Captain Hook (a splendid Dustin Hoffman), for his children's love. This is a ravishingly beautiful, stunningly designed film, at once highly imaginative and with a genuinely magical atmosphere which ranges from exquisite, delicate fantasy to slapstick tomfoolery. There is fine support from Maggie Smith, Julia Roberts and Bob Hoskins, and John Williams' rapturously romantic score is yet another career high. Slated upon release, and dubbed a flop though it grossed $200 million, Hook reacted against the "greed is good" 80s by upholding family values and responsibility while evoking a genuine sense of wonder. Only the somewhat pantomime final showdown disappoints, but alongside Legend, (1985)and Labyrinth, (1986), Hook is ripe for reassessment as a fantasy classic. [+]The DVD transfer is superb and the disc, though not packed with additional features, has some interesting extras. -Gary S. Dalkin.
Actors & Directors
- Rob Paulsen
- Danny Cooksey
- Marsha Clark
- Joe Alaskey
- Charles Adler
Run time: 42 min.
Price: £5.99
Review Tom And Jerry Kids Show - Vol. 2 - Outer Space Rover / First Independent Video:
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Actors & Directors
- Lea Thompson
- Michael J. Fox
- Crispin Glover
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Robert Zemeckis
- Christopher Lloyd
Run time: 328 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £2.79
Review Back To The Future Trilogy [1985] / Universal Pictures UK:Before he grew up and started to become a serious filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis created arguably the most unashamedly entertaining film trilogy ever with his Back to the Future series. It's here that Zemeckis came closest to emulating his mentor Steven Spielberg, and here, too, that he showed his own talent for combining flashy visual effects and knock-about comedy. The vivacious screenplays, cowritten with Bob Gale, are chock full of forwards and backwards-looking jokes, 1950s nostalgia and wry nods to other movies. Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd, both alumni of successful small-screen sitcoms (Family Ties and Taxi respectively), bring a frenetic energy to their roles, but also the warmth and likability needed to carry the audience with them through time. Don't try and unravel the time-travel thread running throughout, as that way lie paradoxes: just accept its inherent absurdity and enjoy the ride. Marty McFly travels from 1985 to 1955 in a souped-up DeLorean sports car (Back to the Future), then forward in time to 2015 and back to 1955 again (Back to the Future II), before going all the way back to the Old West of 1885 (Back to the Future III). Matters become progressively more complicated as actions in the past have repercussions for the future, and vice versa. Marty learns life-lessons and Doc finds love at last; the joyful, helter-skelter pace never slackens for an instant. -Mark Walker On the DVD: Back to the Future travels through time to the DVD era with a three-disc set charting the much-loved trilogy in full, along with an abundance of special features. The real joy in this box set is the "Making of the Trilogy" featurette, which spans the three discs and offers a wealth of information on the films. [+]The deleted scenes have not faired well with age, with the visuals and sound suffering immensely. On Disc One the anecdotes can be played along with the film as subtitles, which is more than can be said for the commentary with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale recorded at the California University, which is simply a Q & A session-not played along with the movie-and would have been stronger as a filmed special feature. But all in all as three-disc sets go it doesn't get much better than this-and you won't need 1. 21 gigawatts of electricity to enjoy it. -Nikki Disney.
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Actors & Directors
- Judith Barsi
- Pat Hingle
- Burke Byrnes
- Bill Erwin
- Don Bluth
- Gabriel Damon
Run time: 66 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £7.98
Review The Land Before Time [1988] / Universal Pictures UK:This 1988 animated feature from Don Bluth (An American Tail) focuses on an orphaned young dinosaur, Littlefoot, who has to make his way to the paradise of the Great Valley in order to survive a plague. Along the way, he meets up with some other dinos from different species, and they all bond and travel together. On the way, they have plenty of adventures. Even with elements of suspense, this is a pretty relaxed movie that isn't in a particular hurry to roll out its story. Kids will like the originality of the concept, and the themes of friendship and cooperation are well woven into the fabric of the entertainment, plus the music is great. Bluth's artwork looks good, though-as always-he never seems to quite catch up with the quality of the Disney machine. -Tom Keogh.
Run time: 60 min.
Price: £8.99
Review Grim Tales - The Frog Prince [1989] / 2 Entertain Video:
Release date: 1999-11-01
RRP: £13.99
Price: £6.89
Review The Beat Trade / Tom Ovans:
Release date: 2002-06-15
Run time: 55 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £4.98
Review Barney - Outdoor Adventure / Hit Entertainment:
Actors & Directors
- Toyah Willcox
- Mark Powlett
Run time: 49 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £4.94
Review Brum - Kitten Rescue And Other Stories / 2 Entertain Video:Quietly tucked away in a car-collection garage, Brum is only conspicuous by his size. When the owner turns his back at the start of the day however, Brum blazes into action; ready to fight crime and do good deeds in the "big town". TV has tried lots of ideas with cars that think for themselves, but never managed to convey the charm that this series offers. Whether it's thwarting the escape of some naughty bank robbers, or saving a newlywed bride who inadvertently steps on a runaway skateboard, the little car with the big heart is always the perfect gentleman. Each episode sets up a crime to solve or dilemma to resolve, and by way of handy ramps and elevators, Brum is cheerily applauded and waved at by the town's residents. Every so often there's an outburst of song that will unite good guys and bad guys alike, and then there's always the sing-along at the end to look forward to. Warning to parents: expect a look of abject disappointment on the face of the tot who discovers their toy cars won't do any of the tricks on TV. -Paul Tonks.
Release date: 2000-11-06
Run time: 313 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £12.44
Review S Club 7: LA 7 / 2 Entertain Video:Welcome to the S-Club 7 Party! After conquering Miami in their last series, the gang have moved on to L. A. to seek their fortune. Strangely, fame seems to elude them still and the band are getting into scrapes and zany situations aplenty without ever getting their break. Of course, this is all fiction in the name of screwball comedy, the stars of the series, Bradley, Jo, Hannah, Paul, Tina, Rachel and Jon are S-Club 7-a hugely successful pop group with plenty of hits under their belts. Showcased in their TV shows, the band get the chance to top up their tans in exotic locations and make programmes that older children will love. This boxed set includes all the shows in the L. A. 7 series and demonstrates the talents of the group with plenty of laughs and music in a sunny, fun location. All the shows in the series have a slapstick quality and despite the trials and tribulations in each one, everything is always all right in the end. [+]-Rachel Ediss.
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